Bhutan
Bhutan: The Kingdom That Measures Happiness
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Bhutan does tourism differently — a daily Sustainable Development Fee keeps numbers low and the valleys pristine. What you get in return is unspoiled.
The route
Fortress-dzongs in Paro and Thimphu, the giant Buddha Dordenma, the river-fed Punakha Dzong, and the pilgrimage climb to the cliff-hanging Tiger's Nest.
Prepare
Break in your hiking shoes for Tiger's Nest, pack warm layers, and carry cash — cards are rarely accepted.
Day-by-day itinerary
Paro
Sun, 6 SeptBoutique Lodge, Paro Valley
Paro
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Kolkata → Paro
Kolkata (CCU) → Paro (PBH)
6 Sept, 6:00 am
Rinpung Dzong
point of interest
CCGF+Q54, Paro, Bhutan
Ta Dzong
tourist attraction
CCHG+F6R, Paro, Bhutan
Paro
locality
Paro, Bhutan
Thimphu
Mon, 7 SeptBuddha Dordenma
buddhist temple
Kuenselphodrang Rd, Thimphu, Bhutan
Tashichho Dzong
premise
Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu 11001, Bhutan
National Memorial Chorten
buddhist temple
Doeboom Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Punakha
Tue, 8 SeptPunakha Dzong
buddhist temple
HVR7+G62, Punakha, Bhutan
Dochula Pass
natural feature
Dochula Pass, Dochula, Bhutan
Chimi Lhakhang
buddhist temple
GVGH+R7G, Teoprongchu, Bhutan
Paro
Wed, 9 SeptParo Taktsang
buddhist temple
Bhutan
Kingdom trek
- Broken-in hiking shoes (Tiger’s Nest climb)
- Warm layers
- Refillable water bottle
- Cash — cards are rarely accepted
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